Natural Awakenings - September 2011 Read the September 2011 edition of Natural Awakenings. Music in the Key of Love: Deva Premal and Miten Sing Prayers for All Deva Premal and Miten travel the world each year performing sacred music for their fans, or as Deva refers to them, "fellow travelers sharing a spiritual journey to the same direction." Read More » A Path to True Insight : Write from the Heart Try this approach the next time you face a difficult decision or dilemma—it will help you discern wishful thinking from true intuitive intelligence. Read More » Handmade Happiness: A Hands-On Approach to Authentic Living Participating in craftwork gives us a sense of confidence and completeness that’s often lacking in our fast-paced, digital world. Read More » Sound Yoga Practices The consciously positive singer/songwriter and environmental activist Michael Franti has been practicing yoga for 11 years. Read More » Eco-Fashionista: Summer Rayne Oakes Models the Future This eco-conscious celebrity fashion model is taking “green threads” and a sustainable lifestyle mainstream. Read More » Gluten-Free Baking: The Scoop on Safe-to-Eat Flours Here’s how to shop for gluten-free foods, the scoop on safe-to-eat flours, plus yummy gluten-free recipes. Read More » Artful Kids: Hands-On Creativity Nurtures Mind, Body and Spirit Hands-on creativity helps kids think, reason and express themselves—and helps them develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Read More » Putumayo World: Dan Storper’s Music without Borders Putumayo World Music founder Dan Storper shares his thoughts on the uplifting, culture-sharing benefits of international music. Read More » Natural Awakenings Yoga Guide Yoga aims to integrate mind, body and spirit, offering healthful benefits to individuals of every age and physical condition. This guide explains the many styles of yoga to get you started. Read More » Gluten: Trust Your Gut: Scientists Confirm Widespread Sensitivity While gluten sensitivity presents less serious negative health effects than celiac disease, its host of symptoms can become problematic. Read More » How to Shop for Gluten-Free Foods Here's a handy list of gluten-free foods to help you during your next trip to the grocery store. Read More » Radio Daze: 170 Million Americans Support Public Broadcasting Join 170 Million Americans in their support of public radio and TV stations by taking action at this website. Read More » Jaws Cause: Shark Protection Going Global Governments around the world are taking much-needed action to protect sharks, which keep marine ecosystems healthy. Read More » Green Seal: New Standard Signals Safe Personal Care Products These new labels from the environmental certification organization signal safe personal care products. Read More » Sea Power: Tidal Turbines on the Way Harnessing tidal currents on the seafloor may be the wave of the future for electrical power. Read More » Living Abroad Boosts Creativity: Multicultural Learning Provides Inspiration Students living in another country appear to be more creative than their home-bound peers. Read More » Better Bones for Kids with Celiac Disease: A Gluten-Free Diet Rebuilds Bone Mass Reduced bone density often affects children with celiac disease. A gluten-free diet helps rebuild bone mass. Read More » Gas Savings: Six Tips to Going Car-Free Try these six tips to realize your own gas savings. Read More » Minty Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: This Herb Can Bring Ease Suffering from abdominal discomfort? Learn which herb is an effective aid. Read More » Young Artists and Scientists May Think Alike: No Significant Differences Found Between the Two Updated research offers some surprising results. Read More » The Write Stuff Eases Anxiety: Jot Down Your Fears to Release Yourself From Them Writing about our fears may be useful prior to tests, interviews and public speaking. Read More » Exercise Pinches Salt’s Effects: Use Physical Activity to Counter Your Intake Physical activity lessens the likelihood of a rise in blood pressure. Read More » Tai Chi Can Turn Depression Around: Try This Gentle Mind-Body Medicine A recent study suggests the gentle mind-body medicine eases depression while enhancing quality of life. Read More » Brew Aha: Tempest in a Teapot Tea bags help account for some 1,500 tons of landfill waste annually. Try these healthful and creative re-uses before giving your bags the old heave-ho. Read More » Pet Trusts: Peace of Mind for Your Pet’s Future These legal documents ensure that your pet will receive proper care, in case you predecease your beloved companion. Read More » World Harmony: September 21 Brings International Peace Day Millions of people throughout the world celebrate in ways both large and small. Read More » Yoga for Health Every September, National Yoga Month expands awareness of yoga’s proven health benefits. Here are some examples of the multiple health benefits a regular yoga practice can provide. Read More » Youth Perspective: Religious Leaders Out of Touch with Sexuality A multi-faith study says that young people find it hard to reconcile their religion with their sexuality. Read More » Electromagnetic Therapy Lifts the Blues: Increase the Release of Mood-Enhancing Chemicals Non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation offers long-term help for major depression. Read More » Children at Risk for Eating Disorders: Many Kids are Turning to Self-Induced Vomitting Children as young as 10 are making themselves vomit in order to lose weight. Read More » Benefit-Boosting Broccoli Sprouts: Packed with Cancer-Fighting Enzymes They’re crunchy, tasty and filled with cancer-fighting enzymes. Read More » Creative Therapy: “The hand is the window on to the mind.” ~ Immanuel Kant Making things by hand engages the brain in special ways. Read More » Practice Makes Perfect: Skills Satisfy Body and Soul Making time for making things continues to pay big benefits in today’s world. Read More » Green Chic: Earth-Friendly, Feel-Good Fabrics Innovation is shaping every facet of the eco-fashion industry—watch for these trend-setting, eco-wise textiles. Read More » In-Print